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Home My WebLink About05/16/2024 - Disability Advisory Board - AGENDA - Regular MeetingDisability Advisory Board REGULAR MEETING Zoom – See Link Below 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. AGENDA REVIEW 4. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. April 18, 2024 6. GUEST PRESENTER: KATLYN KELLY; BUS STOP DESIGN STANDARDS AND ADA UPGRADES, DAVE KEMP AND RACHEL EICH; STRATEGIC TRAILS PLAN UPDATE 7. NEW BUSINESS Participation for this Disability Advisory Board Meeting will be held via Zoom only using this link: https://fcgov.zoom.us/j/96957373528 Online Public Participation: The meeting will be available to join beginning at 5:30 pm, August 17, 2023. Participants should try to sign in prior to the 5:30 pm meeting start time, if possible. For public comments, the Chair will ask participants to click the “Raise Hand” button to indicate you would like to speak at that time. Staff will moderate the Zoom session to ensure all participants have an opportunity to address the Board or Commission. To participate: • Use a laptop, computer, or internet-enabled smartphone. (Using earphones with a microphone will greatly improve your audio). • You need to have access to the internet. • Keep yourself on muted status. This information is available in Spanish or other language at no cost to a person who would like this information translated to or communicated in Spanish or other language. Please call 970- 232-0512 or cmenendez@fcgov.com to make a request for information in other languages. Esta información está disponible en español u otro idioma, sin costo para la persona que le gustaría esta información traducida o comunicada en español u otro idioma. Favor llame al 970.232.0512 or cmenendez@fcgov.com para solicitar información en otros idiomas. Auxiliary aids and services are available for persons with disabilities. TTY: please use 711 to call 970.416.4254 Disability Advisory Board REGULAR MEETING a. Election of Chair and Co-chair b. Hybrid Meetings c. Camera’s Being Turned on for Virtual Meetings d. Board Members to Review Meeting Materials Prior to Meeting 8. OLD BUSINESS a. HRC Award Ceremony – DAB Present One Award 9. OTHER BUSINESS/UPDATES 10. FUTURE AGENDA REVIEW a. Sidewalks Presentation Scheduled for June 11. ADJOURMENT Disability Advisory Board REGULAR MEETING Thursday, April 18, 2024 – 5:30 PM Via Zoom: https://fcgov.zoom.us/j/96957373528 1. CALL TO ORDER: 5:40 PM 2. ROLL CALL – a. Board Members Present – Terry Schlicting, Rachel Knox-Stutsman, Mandy Morgan, Linda Drees, Amber Kelley, Kristin White, Joseph Tiner (late arrival) b. Board Members Absent – Scott Winnegrad, Jaclyn Menendez c. Staff Members Present – Jan Reece, DEI Office; Melissa Matsunaka, Sr. Project Coordinator, CDNS d. Guest(s) – Dr. William Walton; Jennifer Torrey, Sr. Landscape Architect, Amanda Castelli, Landscape Architect, Park Planning and Development, City of Fort Collins 3. AGENDA REVIEW – There were no changes to the published Agenda. 4. COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION – None 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – a. March 21, 2024 – The Board noted proposed changes to the draft minutes. Chair Schlicting moved to approve the March 21, 2024, minutes with proposed changes. Board member Drees seconded. The motion passed 6-0. 6. GUEST PRESENTATIONS – a. Dr. William Walton, community member, presented his concerns with the Lincoln Center’s ADA Compliance. • Dr. Walton discussed his experiences with accessibility at the Lincoln Center and the City’s responsiveness to his concerns. • He noted that parking is difficult and lacks a drop-off lane. He indicated that there isn’t reasonable ingress or egress to the accessible seating within the auditorium. • Dr. Walton and the Board discussed that the lines of site for spectators seated in wheelchairs are below grade. Dr. Walton presented data on the Lincoln Center patrons’ Mobility Equity Gap. • Dr. Walton, Ms. Reece, and the Board discussed recommendations and actions the City should take to alleviate their concerns. b. Jennifer Torrey and Amanda Castelli, Park Planning and Development, discussed the design for the future Schoolside Park adjacent to Bacon Elementary School. • Ms. Torrey presented information regarding the Park Planning & Development department in the City, including recent ADA Projects such as City Park ramp improvement, Buckingham basketball ADA access, and Stewart Case poured-in-place project. She discussed future projects including a Strategic Trail Plan. • Ms. Castelli presented information regarding the new Schoolside Park, adjacent to Timberline Road. She described the existing conditions, unique shape of the park, pedestrian connections, and views of Horsetooth and Longs Peak. She noted that Bacon Elementary has a Center Based Autism Program that has unique needs they are considering. • The Board and Ms. Torrey discussed the programming of the preferred Concept A, including the planned sensory path, materials on site, and compliance with accessibility standards. The Board suggested adding an accessible hammock area and incorporating adult-sized changing tables in the restroom. They discussed accessible playground equipment. 7. OTHER BUSINESS/UPDATES – Autism Acceptance Day Reception and Proclamation held on April 2, 2024 a. Chair Schlicting provided a report of the event. He noted that the event was very positive, had a great atmosphere, and was well attended. Ms. Reece noted that a beautiful poem was read and that she has permission to send it out to the Board. 8. ADJOURNMENT a. 7:29 PM 04/18/24– MINUTES Page 2 Bus Stop Guideline Document Update 5/16/2024 Dashiell Bubar-Hall •Located on the Transfort website •http://www.ridetransfort.com/img/site_specific/uploads/F inal_Design_Standards.pdf •No longer available online •Provides information and guidance •Bus stop types (I,II,III,IV) •Street -side characteristics •Stop locations (near side, far side, ect ) •Spacing •Curb-side characteristics •Amenities •Bus stop layout/orientation •ADA accessibility 2Bus Stop Design Guideline Update Type 1 Type 2 Type 3 Type 4 3Bus Stop Design Guideline Update •ADA Standards -5’ wide 8’ long ADA pad at boarding area -Accessible path connected to the ADA pad -Shelters must have a 30” wide 48” deep clear floor area -No obstructions are permitted 4Bus Stop Design Guideline Update 5Bus Stop Design Guideline Update Potential changes being considered •Expanded requirement for lighting •Increased usage of GMT (truncated domes) •Braille Signage •Micromobility parking at or near bus stops •Spanish signage and materials 6Bus Stop Design Guideline Update For More Information, Visit THANK YOU! Dashiell Bubar -Hall dbubar -hall@fcgov.com Headline Copy Goes Here May 16, 2024 Disability Advisory Board Strategic Trails Plan UPDATE Headline Copy Goes HereAgenda 2 1.PROJECT SCOPE AND SCHEDULE 2.PLAN LEADERSHIP 3.COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PLAN 4.OUR CITY WEBPAGE a.Visual Brand and Theme b.Questionnaire c.Interactive Map d.“History of FC Trails” StoryMap e.Result of April 15 Open House Event 5.NORTHERN COLORADO TRAILS SUMMIT 6.NEXT STEPS Headline Copy Goes HereProject Scope and Schedule – 3 Phases 3 1.Vision & Needs (March – May) •Assessing community needs (Phase I community engagement) •Plan congruence •Inventory & maintenance assessment •Gaps & future trails 2.Proposed Connections & Policies (June – October) •Community reactions to proposed new connections & trail experience enhancements (Phase II – community engagement) •Gaps and future trails (cont.) •Level of Service •Irrigation Ditch Compatibility •Development Review – Code Refinements •Design and Construction Standards •Safety, Mobility, and Accessibility •Funding & Implementation 3.Draft Plan & Recommendations (October – March 25’) •Public review, incorporate input (Phase III community engagement) •Prepare final plan •Council adoption (March 2025) Headline Copy Goes Here 4 Plan Leadership: Community Working Group, Boards & Council •Community Working Group •Sounding board for ideas and recommendations, identify gaps and priorities, review proposed routes, and policies •At-large representation •CSU students and staff •Chicas en Bicicletas •PRAB & AMAB representatives •Larimer County Natural Resources •North Front Range Metropolitan Planning Organization •City Boards •Review and advise project team on concepts, policies, and plan recommendations •Parks and Recreation Advisory Board •Active Modes Advisory Board •Disability Advisory Board •Land Conservation Stewardship Board •City Council •Review and provide direction to project team on concepts, policies, and plan recommendations. Headline Copy Goes HereCommunity Engagement Plan 5 •Community Driven (Plan Leadership) •Community Working Group •City Boards •City Council •Reaching Underrepresented Communities •Three phases of engagement (coincides with phases of project) •Phase I – Vision and Needs •Phase II – Proposed Connections & Policies •Phase II – Draft Plan •Web-based & In-person engagement opportunities •Schedule Headline Copy Goes HereThree Phases of Engagement 6 Headline Copy Goes HereOur City Project Webpage 7 •Background & purpose •Goals •Shaped by Community Working Group) •Plan Focus Areas •Timeline of Key Events •Link to Questionnaire •Link to Interactive Map •Link to “History of Trails” StoryMap •3,000 total visits, with 943 visitors engaging with the project. Headline Copy Goes HereVisual Brand and Theme 8 Headline Copy Goes Here 9 Questionnaire Purpose (closed May 1) •Gauge community satisfaction, attitudes, and perceptions •Identify barriers to trail use •Understand mode type and frequency of use •Understand what factors may increase trail use •947 total responses Questions: 1.What are your top motivations for using the paved trails in Fort Collins 2.If you have not used the paved trails, why not? 3.How do you travel to access the paved trails? 4.What is your primary activity when using the paved trails? 5.Which trails do you use the most? 6.What factors would increase your use of the paved trails? 7.What suggestions would you offer the city to better balance the needs of various types of trail users? 8.With an understanding that certain locations will remain protected for their natural and cultural resources, are there areas of the city (including parks) where trail connections are missing that you think would be valuable? Headline Copy Goes HereInteractive Map 10 •First of three map phases •Closed May 1 •Location-based public commenting on: •Safety •Personal security •New trail connections •Trail amenities •Maintenance •Other observations •Total Interactions: •348 individual comments/pins w/158 replies, •1,053 "likes" Headline Copy Goes Here 11 StoryMap Headline Copy Goes HerePublic Open House - Meeting #1 12 •DATE & TIME: April 15, 5:00-7:00 pm •LOCATION: Northside Aztlan Community Center, Eagle Rooms •Purpose: •Introduce the community to project goals & objectives •Gauge community needs, preferences, challenges, and satisfaction with paved trails •Identify gaps and potential new trail connections •Engagement Tracking: Where do you live? Map with City Council districts •Informational & Interactive stations •Write-in activities •Giant floor map: opportunities, challenges, new connections •Public Participation Level – Medium Headline Copy Goes Here 13 Northern Colorado Trails Summit (Public Meeting #3) •SAVE THE DATE! •Thursday, September 26 •4:30-8:00 pm •The Agave Room •“Exhibit” Hall & Networking (4:30-6:00pm) •Private Sector Partners/Vendors •Non-profit Organizations •Related University Departments •Related City Departments/Projects •Regional Presentations (6:00-7:00pm) •Three 10 to 20-minute presentations with Q&A •Keynote Speaker (7:00-8:00) •Chuck Flink,The Greenway Imperative Headline Copy Goes HereNext Steps 14 •Synthesize public input collected through May 1 •Share information gleaned in Phase I •Seek community reaction to proposed new connections & trail experience enhancements •Web-based: •Interactive Map: Proposed connections, opportunities for improvement •In-Person: •CWG meeting •Public meeting •NoCo Trails Summit •Focused stakeholder/neighborhood meetings •Review results of tasks and other policies in development Headline Copy Goes Here 15 Questions? Dave “DK” Kemp Senior Trails Planner Park Planning & Development Parks Department dk@fcgov.com